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Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Youth Treatment
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Typically, adolescent substance abuse treatment has used male adult models of therapy. In the past few years, research has shown that these models have been ineffective in the long-term, because they have neglected to take into account adolescent social and brain development. New treatment models advocate a coordinated response to the needs of the patient, based on a systemic and ecological conceptualization. The systems approach involves those who play vital roles in the lives of adolescents: teachers, school counselors, juvenile justice representatives, primary care doctors, psychotherapists, social workers, parents, and family members. It is of utmost importance to engage the adolescent (a "distant stance" will not facilitate change) in his treatment, and to concurrently work with the parent. It is important to note that the field of adolescent substance abuse treatment is still evolving.
In Oregon, all treatment programs that are funded by the State and all residential treatment programs, regardless of funding must be licensed by the Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services. For information about licensing, contact Bob Miller at (503) 945-6185.
Youth Treatment
1 For more information on risk and protective factors, see Science-Based Substance Abuse Prevention: A Guide, available from SAMHSA´s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345; 1-800-729-668.
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